Computer vision to detect lethargy: A trial on ASF in wild boar
A motion monitoring system based on artificial vision may be used indoors to trigger suspicions of fever.
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WEDA: Special exhibition with 10 different farrowing pens in Lutten
Exhibition presents solutions in line with the requirements of the Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Husbandry Ordinance.
Causes of abortions occurring at non-specific points in the gestation
What could be causing abortions that are not seasonal and that are not affecting a certain phase of gestation in particular?
Farmex: Pigging out on technology
Farmex has used technology to help farmers and managers to use technology more confidently.
How a sustainable air heat pump system effects energy efficiency and productivity
The air heat pump system has great potential to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Osborne to unveil new performance testing system for small pigs
SaFIRE is the industry’s first performance testing system for small pigs.
Osborne introduces new feed bin agitator "Flow Pro"
Flow Pro®, an automatic feed agitation system, uses a gently-rotating agitator inside a bulk bin’s boot to promote first in, first out, mass-flow of feed.
IPIC: New composting publication offers practical steps for livestock producers
Composting has long been an option for livestock mortality disposal. It generally can be done on farm, requires little equipment and the end product can enhance soil fertility.
Denmark: More space dedicated to sow hospital pens
While the mandatory hospital pen area is 2.5%, SEGES proposes to increase this depending on the feeding system.
Effect of pens with an elevated platform on pig behavior, welfare, and performance
Two-level systems may reduce aggressive behaviour and social stress in pigs.
Ageing of Europe’s farmers remains a major challenge in rural areas
Common agricultural policy generational renewal measures assessed. Direct payment support to young farmers, investment support, and business start-up aid.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 2)
Pros and cons of rendering carcass disposal systems, alkaline hydrolysis, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and homogenization.
Causes of seasonal abortions
What can I do if the abortion rate is greater than 2% and the abortions are concentrated around a specific time of year? How can I combat seasonal abortions?
Brazil: Federal District seeks sanitary compartmentalization of pig farming
The objective is to prevent pigs from contracting one or more diseases by adopting specific status and controls.
Big Dutchman: Always in the picture with WeightCheck
Big Dutchman presents an innovation that uses artificial intelligence in combination with a camera to “weigh” piglets and finishers.
Automatic recognition of feeding and foraging behaviour in pigs using deep learning
Method capable of monitoring feeding behaviour of pigs, without the need for additional sensors or individual marking.